Granted. You were tasked with fixing the figurative engine, but the figurative ignition was accidentally triggered too early, and you figuratively got caught in a figurative jet of destructive burning rocket fuel. Figuratively, you're snuffed out.

I wish I had enough courage to read every post on the scary thread, and look manly doing it.

Meh the escapist adventure is just a mini informal one. No char sheets. Make a character or pick one from any book or game or film and go along with the flow. Arrive in a way fitting for your char and join in on the quest.